He has, however, had his music featured in various movies and television shows, both New Zealand and international. Some examples include:
* "Goodbye Pork Pie" (1981): Dobbyn's song "Slice of Heaven" was featured prominently in this classic New Zealand film.
* "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" (2001): His song "Loyal" was used in the score for this epic film.
* "The World's Fastest Indian" (2005): Another New Zealand film featuring Dobbyn's music, with his songs "Loyal" and "Welcome Home" featured.
* "The Sound of Music" (2013): This television remake of the classic musical featured Dobbyn's version of "Edelweiss".
While Dave Dobbyn hasn't acted in any films or TV shows, his music has had a significant impact on popular culture, and has helped to showcase New Zealand talent around the world.